Canon imageCLASS X MF1238 Installation guide

Windows

MF Driver

Installation Guide

USRM2-6229-09 2019-08 en Copyright CANON INC. 2019

Contents

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 2

How to Use the Manual ............................................................................................................................................. 3

Notations Used in the Manual ................................................................................................................................ 4

Disclaimers ............................................................................................................................................................... 5

Copyright .................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Trademarks .............................................................................................................................................................. 7

About the MF Driver and MF Scan Utility .................................................................................. 9

Before Use ......................................................................................................................................................... 11

Pre-installation Check ............................................................................................................................. 13

About Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 14

System Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 15

Installation Preparations and Precautions ............................................................................................................... 16

Installation Using the Installer ....................................................................................................... 19

[Easy Installation] From the DVD-ROM (Network Connection) ................................................................................... 20

[Custom Installation] From the DVD-ROM (Network Connection) ............................................................................... 23

[Easy Installation] From the DVD-ROM (USB Connection) ........................................................................................... 26

[Custom Installation] From the DVD-ROM (USB Connection) ...................................................................................... 29

Installing a Downloaded MF Driver (Network Connection) ........................................................................................ 33

Installing a Downloaded MF Driver (USB Connection) ............................................................................................... 36

Installing MF Scan Utility ......................................................................................................................................... 39

Installation Without Using the Installer ................................................................................. 41

Installing by Specifying an inf File ............................................................................................................................ 42

Installing Using a WSD Port ..................................................................................................................................... 44

Uninstallation ................................................................................................................................................. 46

Uninstalling the MF Driver ....................................................................................................................................... 47

Uninstalling MF Scan Utility ..................................................................................................................................... 49

Uninstall Method for Software ................................................................................................................................. 50

Appendix ............................................................................................................................................................. 52

Creating a Shortcut to the Online Manual ................................................................................................................ 53

Installing the Shortcut to the Online Manual .......................................................................................................... 54

Uninstalling the Shortcut to the Online Manual ...................................................................................................... 55

I

Introduction

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 2

How to Use the Manual ......................................................................................................................................... 3

Notations Used in the Manual .......................................................................................................................... 4

Disclaimers ............................................................................................................................................................. 5

Copyright ............................................................................................................................................................... 6

Trademarks ............................................................................................................................................................ 7

Introduction

1

Introduction

How to Use the Manual(P. 3)

Disclaimers(P. 5)

Copyright(P. 6)

Trademarks(P. 7)

Introduction

2

How to Use the Manual

This explains things that you need to know in order to use this manual.

Notations Used in the Manual(P. 4)

Introduction

3

Notations Used in the Manual

This explains symbols and settings used in this manual.

Symbols Used in This Manual

In this manual, explanations of items and operations that must be followed while using the driver are set forth

the symbols that indicate the following.

IMPORTANT

● Indicates operational requirements and restrictions. Be sure to read these items carefully to operate the

product correctly, and avoid damage to the product.

NOTE

● Indicates a clarication of an operation, or contains additional explanations for a procedure. Reading these

notes is highly recommended.

About Settings

In this manual, setting names displayed on the computer screen are represented as shown in the following

examples.

Example:

[Print]

[OK]

Introduction

4

Disclaimers

The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

CANON INC. MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, EITHER EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEREOF, WARRANTIES AS TO

MARKETABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF USE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

CANON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY

NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS MATERIAL.

Introduction

5

Copyright

Copyright CANON INC. 2019

No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or

translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,

magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Canon Inc.

Introduction

6

Trademarks

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

macOS and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc.

Other product and company names herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Introduction

7

About the MF Driver and MF Scan

Utility

About the MF Driver and MF Scan Utility ............................................................................................. 9

About the MF Driver and MF Scan Utility

8

About the MF Driver and MF Scan Utility

This gives an overview of the MF driver and MF Scan Utility, and explains icons displayed during installation.

The MF driver is a driver that is installed for printing, sending faxes, and scanning using a device.

As well as the MF driver explained here, MF Scan Utility and other software may be installed depending on the

supported device. For details about the other software, refer to the manual of the device.

Printer Driver

Enables you to use the device as a printer.

Fax Driver

Enables you to fax printed documents via the device.

Scanner Driver

Enables you to use the device as a scanner.

MF Scan Utility

Can read a scanned image into applications, attach a scanned image to an email, and store it in a hard disc.

NOTE

● Some functions in the driver software included in the accompanying DVD-ROM may not be usable depending

on the operating system. The newest version is on the Canon web site. Verify your operating environment

and download it if necessary.

About the MF Driver and MF Scan Utility

9

Before Use

Before Use ............................................................................................................................................................ 11

Before Use

10

Before Use

● The functions that you can use may vary according to the following conditions.

- The device you are using and its settings

- The rmware version of the device

- The option structure of the device

- The driver version

- The computer environment you are using

● The screen content, procedures, etc. displayed and described in the manual may differ from those actually

displayed.

● In this manual, examples using Windows 7 are explained.

Before Use

11

Pre-installation Check

Pre-installation Check ................................................................................................................................... 13

About Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 14

System Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 15

Installation Preparations and Precautions ........................................................................................................ 16

Pre-installation Check

12

Pre-installation Check

This explains what you need to conrm beforehand in order to install the MF driver and software correctly.

About Installation(P. 14)

System Requirements(P. 15)

Installation Preparations and Precautions(P. 16)

Pre-installation Check

13

About Installation

The respective installation methods shown below for installing the MF driver and MF Scan Utility are provided

according to the source of the installer, installation method, and device connection conguration.

● Installer source: supplied DVD-ROM or download from the web site

● Installation method: [Easy Installation] or [Custom Installation]

● Device connection conguration: TCP/IP network connection or USB connection

Select the most appropriate installation method for the following.

If you are using the supplied DVD-ROM

If you use the supplied DVD-ROM, you can install the MF driver, software, and manual in a single sequence

from the connection between the computer and device.

Select an installation procedure according to the installation method and device connection conguration.

When you want to install the MF driver, standard software, and manual:

- [Easy Installation] From the DVD-ROM (Network Connection)(P. 20)

- [Easy Installation] From the DVD-ROM (USB Connection)(P. 26)

When you want to select what to install while installing

- [Custom Installation] From the DVD-ROM (Network Connection)(P. 23)

- [Custom Installation] From the DVD-ROM (USB Connection)(P. 29)

If you are using an installer downloaded from the web site

If you use the installer downloaded from the web site, you can install the latest version of the MF driver and

MF Scan Utility. If the MF driver or MF Scan Utility included in the supplied DVD-ROM are not compatible with

the operating system of the computer you are using, install according to the following procedure.

Select an installation method according to the target device of the installation and the connection

conguration.

- Installing a Downloaded MF Driver (Network Connection)(P. 33)

- Installing a Downloaded MF Driver (USB Connection)(P. 36)

- Installing MF Scan Utility(P. 39)

Also, when installing the MF driver using [Custom Installation] from the supplied DVD-ROM or a downloaded

installer, you can acquire device information if you install it simultaneously with Canon Driver Information Assist

Service.

NOTE

● If you are installing the MF driver in an IPv6 environment, install it using a WSD port.

In an IPv6 environment, because the DVD-ROM menu is not displayed when you set the supplied DVD-ROM

in the computer, you cannot install the MF driver.

Related Topics

Installing Using a WSD Port(P. 44)

Pre-installation Check

14

System Requirements

This explains the required system environment for using the MF driver.

Operating Systems

Windows 7/8.1/10

Windows Server 2008/2008 R2/2012/2012 R2/2016/2019

● The scanner driver and MF Scan Utility support Windows 7/8.1/10 only.

● Printer drivers and fax drivers are supported only in network environments in the case of Server operating

systems.

Some printer drivers and fax drivers may not be supplied depending on the device you are using, your country,

or your region.

NOTE

● For the support status of the newest operating systems and service packs, check the Canon web site (https://

global.canon/).

● For details on the required system environments for software other than the MF Scan Utility, refer to the

Readme le for the respective software.

Combinations of Driver and Operating System Display Languages

Depending on the combination of supported driver languages and the display language of the operating

system, correct operation may not be guaranteed. It is recommended that you install with the language

selected by default when the installer starts.

Supported Driver Languages

English / Arabic / Basque / Catalan / Chinese (Simplied) / Chinese (Traditional) / Czech / Danish / Dutch /

Finnish / French / German / Hungarian / Italian / Japanese / Korean / Malay / Norwegian / Polish / Portuguese /

Russian / Slovak / Spanish / Swedish / Thai / Turkish / Vietnamese

Scope of Guaranteed Operation

Language of operating

system included in

supported driver

languages

Language of operating system

not included in supported

driver languages

Installed with language matching the operating

system

Guaranteed --

Installed with language not matching the

operating system

Guaranteed

*1

Not guaranteed

*2

Changed to language not matching the operating

system after installation

Guaranteed

*1

Not guaranteed

*2

*1 The layout may be broken or the driver may not be displayed correctly.

*2 Operation is only guaranteed when installed with English. However, the layout may be broken or the driver may not be

displayed correctly.

Pre-installation Check

15

Installation Preparations and Precautions

This explains the preparations for installing the MF driver and software correctly, and precautions to take when

installing.

Installation Preparations

Before installing the MF driver and MF Scan Utility, complete the following operations.

Device Settings

Set the following items with the [System Management Settings] menu > [PDL Selection (Plug and Play)] of the

device.

- Connection method with the device (network or USB)

- Page description language (set to match the driver you are using)

If you set [*** (V4)] for the page description language, you must install the V4 printer driver. Please

download the V4 printer driver from the Canon web site (https://global.canon/).

For details about the setting menus, refer to the manual of the device.

Acquire the installer

You can acquire the installer by any of the following means.

- Download from the web site (https://global.canon/) (32-bit or 64-bit version)

- Supplied DVD-ROM

In some cases, the installer may be provided on a CD-ROM. If you use a CD-ROM, read CD-ROM for DVD-

ROM in the explanations of the manual.

About Installation(P. 14)

Select the most appropriate installation method after checking the installation overview.

Precautions to Be Taken When Installing

Take care of the following items when installing.

● If a screen requiring you to allow changes to the computer is displayed, allow the changes.

● If one of the following conditions is met, you may not be able to install the MF driver. If so, install the MF

driver after logging on as a local user belonging to a group with Administrator privileges.

- An environment in which communication between the domain controller and client operating system is

not possible.

- You are logged onto a client computer as a domain user belonging to a group with Administrator

privileges.

Conrm the status of the user account you are logged on in [Computer Management] > [Local Users and

Groups] > [Groups].

● If a Windows Security screen indicating that the publisher of the driver cannot by veried is displayed, allow

installation.

● When acquiring driver information using the Canon Driver Information Assist Service, if a warning regarding

removing Windows Firewall blocking is displayed, remove the block.

● If the software installation fails, try reinstalling after quitting all other applications. If it still fails, temporarily

uninstall, restart the computer, and try reinstalling.

● If you cannot use the software after updating the operating system, uninstall the software, then reinstall it.

● If you have installed other software while running the MF Scan Utility, it is not automatically registered in the

MF Scan Utility. In this case, manually register software installed afterward in the MF Scan Utility.

Pre-installation Check

16

● When installing the MF driver, a Product Extended Survey Program is also installed. The Product Extended

Survey Program is a program that automatically sends to Canon information relating to the usage state of

the device every month for ten years. However, personal information and information other than for the

above purposes is not sent. Also, you can disable automatic sending of information or uninstall the program

at any time. If you want to turn off automatic sending, log on with an Administrator account, display

[Programs and Features] or [Add or remove programs] → select [Canon Laser Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended

Survey Program] → click [Change] and set in Windows.

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